Virbac HPM® Weight Loss & Control Dry Food for Cats
Help your cat to lose excess weight, maintain an ideal weight after weight loss, and regulate their glucose supply with
VETERINARY HPM® Weight Loss & Control Dry Food for Cats.
When you’re reducing your cat’s energy intake for weight loss, it’s vital to make sure they’re still getting the essential nutrients they need.
That’s why we developed VETERINARY HPM® Weight Loss & Control, a complete and balanced dry cat food specially designed for effective weight management.
This expertly formulated food gives your cat the optimal nutrition they need to thrive as they reach and maintain their ideal weight. It features:
- Moderate energy density to support gentle weight loss and long-term weight stability.
- The ideal high-protein/low-carbohydrate ratio to preserve lean muscle mass and healthy body composition.
- Added vitamins and minerals to give your cat all their essential nutrients in smaller portions.
- High amounts of high-quality animal proteins for a tasty, filling food your cat will love.
For non-obese cats with diabetes, Virbac HPM® Weight Loss & Control helps to regulate glucose supply.
With a low-carb/high-fibre formula and a low glycaemic index, it releases energy slowly and steadily to avoid glucose spikes after meals.
VETERINARY HPM® Weight Loss & Control also features supportive ingredients to help your cat feel their best. These include:
- Chondroitin and chitosan to help slow down joint degeneration.
- Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus to boost friendly gut bacteria.
- Prebiotic fructo-oligosaccharides to promote healthy digestion.
Not suitable for kittens, pregnant or nursing cats, or cats with chronic kidney disease.
Benefits
Feeding Guidelines
In the case of obesity without diabetes
| Body weight (kg) | Weight loss (g/day) | Weight control (g/day) | Diabetes without obesity (g/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 20 | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | 35 | 40 | 40 |
| 4 | 45 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 50 | 55 | 55 |
| 6 | 55 | 65 | 65 |
| 7 | 65 | 75 | 75 |
| 8 | 75 | 80 | 90 |
| 9 | 90 | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 | 115 | 115 |
| 12 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
* The daily ration is based on the cat's current bodyweight, and must be adjusted every week in case of weight loss and every month in case of maintenance.
Composition
Dehydrated pork and poultry proteins; lignocellulose; potato starch [1]; hydrolysed pork and poultry proteins; animal fats; rice [1]; peas [1]; minerals;
faba bean hulls; linseed; beet pulp; brewers yeast; psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.); fructo-oligosaccharides; hydrolysed crustacean (source of chitosan);
chondroitin sulfate; Lactobacillus acidophilus. [1] Carbohydrate sources
Ingredients
Chondroitin
Chondroitin helps to reduce the breakdown of protective cartilage in the joints and improves the integrity of the cartilage.
Chitosan
Found in the shells of crustaceans, chitosan helps to optimise the breakdown of chondroitin for better absorption in the joints.
L-carnitine
This amino acid supports energy production from fat, which helps preserve lean mass during weight loss.
Analytical Constituents
| Nutrient | % |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 5.5 |
| Protein | 44 |
| Animal to vegetal protein ratio | 90/10 |
| Fat | 12 |
| Minerals | 8.5 |
| Crude Fibre | 11.5 |
| NFE* | 18.5 |
| Starch | 12 |
| Total sugars | 1.4 |
| Calcium | 1.3 |
| Phosphorus | 1.1 |
| Sodium | 0.7 |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.1 |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.7 |
* Nitrogen Free Extract
Added Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A (IU/kg) | 17000 |
| Vitamin D3 (IU/kg) | 1700 |
| Vitamin E (mg/kg) | 610 |
| Vitamin K3 (mg/kg) | 0.22 |
| Vitamin B1 (mg/kg) | 11.2 |
| Vitamin B2 (mg/kg) | 8 |
| Vitamin B3 (mg/kg) | 113.4 |
| Vitamin B5 (mg/kg) | 14.5 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg/kg) | 7.6 |
| Vitamin B8 (mg/kg) | 0.15 |
| Vitamin B9 (mg/kg) | 1.9 |
| Vitamin B12 (mg/kg) | 0.046 |
| Choline (mg/kg) | 2100 |
| Taurine (mg/kg) | 2900 |
| Copper (mg/kg) | 12 |
| Iodine (mg/kg) | 0.4 |
| Zinc (mg/kg) | 110 |
Added Ingredients
Bentonite 5 g/kg; Killed Lactobacilli 7 mg/kg; Chitosan 800 mg/kg; L-carnitine 540 mg/kg; Chondroitin sulfate 215 mg/kg
Added Functional Ingredients
ME** calculated (kcal/100g): 342
ME** measured in vivo (kcal/100g): 325
Protein digestibility (in vivo %): 82.5
Fat digestibility (in vivo %): 94.5
Energy from protein (%): 48
Energy from fat (%): 32
Energy from NFE (%): 20
Protein to Calorie ratio (g/Mcal): 129
** Metabolisable energy, *** Calculated with NRC 2006